“we were not friends, friends don’t hurt each other. i know what a friend is, you know how you treated me back then and you have to live with it.” PERIOD.
Kimberley Elise is a phenomenal actor period..when I see her I know the movie is going to be great. She deserves soo much more recognition. One of the greatest actresses I've ever watched if not the greatest.
I was wondering was I the only one who was getting teary eyed watching. Yes this movie was very touching. & I agree with you 100% on God giving Rita Loretta for a reason
The same here I’ve been crying since the movie started and I pray and hope that every parent that has an artistic/special needs child teach them as well as Loretta Mom did because they has to learn to, I work at a elementary school and a lot of the artistic kid’s parents don’t teach them because I feel like they just want to baby them and that’s not a good learning technique 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
I cried so much. When that girl poked her in the forehead and called her stupid brought me back to a really hard time when my mother and brother called me stupid. I was young and I still can remember that moment and cry like I'm 10 again. Because of that moment, and my learning disabilities. I never thought I could or would accomplish much. This story is amazing. She is absolutely incredible.
Never allow anyone else to speak negatively into your life. GOD said we can do all things through Christ that strengthens me. Praying God bless you in every area of your life ❤
Look up Marva Collins. She has a strong opinion regarding others attempting to predict the capabilities of children. Maybe it will help nurture that hurt inner child of yours.
The name of the girl who poked Loretta's head and called her "stupid" was Alice and she was a traitor. First, she asked Loretta for help in getting a petition signed and raising money to form a girl's track team. Then, she stabbed Loretta in the back by telling the coach she was handicapped so she could not be on the team. No wonder Loretta didn't want her as a friend after she finally came into her own, and I didn't blame her one bit. Alice didn't know what she was missing in the long run.
My Mother taught mentally challenged children 42 years. I didn’t understand as a child why she worked all day and sometimes she would bring the children home on weekends. IWe was always taught that everyone was different, special in their own way. It was like we didn’t notice the difference in others. I thank my mother she gave us a joy no one could ever take from us. This movie took me back to those time that we defended and protected those that couldn’t protect themselves and we loved it. ❤ Kimberly Elise is AMAZING I’ve laughed, cried and done it again! This movie is one that should be watched by children across the country. The world would be a better place and just maybe they would understand what we all need and that’s Love.❤
This was such a lovely and heartwarming comment. Your mother sounds so kind, loving and overall awesome for the great work she did with her students and with her own children. She had plenty of love and compassion to go around.
Yo mom is a hero,these are people that should get awards and a lot of money to help and build more facilities creating jobs and families get help from distress and children get all the help they deserve and joy with love and care,may God bless your mom,and I'm sure you as her children are well trained by yo mom bringing those children around u, you all could change the world,I wonder why people don't pay attention to powerful things and comments like this instead of giving money in the streets and malls encouraging more poverty of drugs and alcohol I'm the cities😢❤
: For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16❤❤
i am so proud of loretta. she is from my city. i see her running all the time on the streets. its amazing to see her just being herself doing her thing. what a legend.
I loved the movie. Although I began sobbing uncontrollably because in many ways I've been treated so horribly by my family members my whole life, so the deep deep pain in my life came flooding out of my heart. May the Good Lord come very near to those that can sadly relate to these words. 😭😭😭💔💔💔
I'm sorry to hear you were treated poorly, but there is a God and he always has a special place for you❤🙏🏼 May God bless you always and always remember don't change for anyone God made you special ❤🙏🏼
Her mum, teacher her brother, this movie is such an inspiration. They never gave up on her and showed her such love and support. Everyone should see this awesome movie. She’s so talented and beautiful.
It’s crazy how they made it seem like she was fighting on purpose when she was just defending herself ugh. Y’all don’t know what she been through smh. 🙄
This happens a lot. When the victim of bullying finally decides to fight back and defend themselves, they are labelled as the aggressor, attacker and bad person. Many times they end up getting expelled or unfairly disciplined, yet the bully gets away with it and continues bullying them and other people.
sometimes disabilities are severe and they cannot be overcome or worked around, also most people do not have the support and opportunities Loretta was blessed to have.
OMG I have been hoping that someone would upload this made-for-TV movie I watched when I was in grade school! I remember how dignified Loretta's mom was portrayed.
Her sister thought her looks were were supposed to be her savior and away from responsibility n living life the normal way not of off looks alone. Her mother raised her right but her thoughts were evil n messed up.
That's how my God sister is she thinks she is so much better than me because I don't have a normal life or have kids I don't drive my life is not great my mom takes my check and doesn't give me much of my money it's not right if I was normal she wouldn't be treating me this way it's not right 😢😢
Watching this movie makes me feel that the movie Forrest Gump was literally depicted from her life story and then reshaped in Hollywood's eyes. I'm flabbergasted by the many similarities
I give this movie a perfect 10/10. It is a must see. Thanks to all who made it possible. Thank You Father God that You give beauty for ashes and no one is a mistake but is instead Your perfect masterpiece.❤
Her mom was mad at her and violence is never the answer but her mom is ignoring the root cause behind Loretta violence was her being tired of people mistreating her because of her learning disabilities
I think her mom was trying to treat her like she didn't suffer from mental retardation as you can see throughout the movie and letting her know that wasn't the answer...because I was like but they were hitting her but then I saw how she was treating her...she was trying to raise her as normal as possible and look what happened...
@@Daydreams-hu2fs she truly wanted Loretta to be treated like everyone else. Even though she was different. She wanted her to have as normal a life as possible. That means disciplining her the same as everyone else. I don’t agree with everything in the movie . But Rita seemed like a good mom to her daughter.
Loretta overcame so many obstacles of abusive behavior from her classmates, and then at the work place for mentally challenged. She was expected to act as though the abuse was inconsequential by social worker. Im glad she overcame obstacles to achieve her goals . Het mother had it rough trying to raise 6 children on a housekeeper's wages in the 1960s -1970s. Her brother and her teacher really cared for her. Her mom loved her but was broken. Kimberly Elise is a dynamic actress on the same level as her godmother, the late great Cicely Tyson. The woman who played Eunice Shriver looks like she really is a Kennedy.
oh Cisely Tyson was an astonishing charismatic force of nature , I admire her so much as a highly accomplished actress . Love ANY film she is in . Fried Green Tomato's is one of my all time favourite films with her in and the one where she is a teacher to underpreviledged ( excuse spelling ) children based on a true story ;D
Loretta's mother Rita, her brother Sam, Miss Rydell, Janet McFarland, Coach Andy from Special Olympics, and Eunice Kennedy Shriver were all wonderful role models to Loretta. Janet was initially brusque and impatient, but Loretta eventually realized that she genuinely cared about her and wanted her to be successful.
I wish parents would stop tell kids that "Sticks and stone" rhyme cause you know what names and words really do hurt. It's part of the reason a lot of our teenagers are dead.🤦
That’s the point but also that’s how Rita was raised to never let anything get to her that’s why she was always so busy and never had time to relax and enjoy getting to really know her children Rita’s parents probably was the same way it’s a generational thing but Loretta and I believe Sam broke that curse I don’t remember hearing about the other kids she said she had six they must’ve turned out okay as well
I was Loretta and the kids that used to make of me, never finished school with a diploma. I hate when my brother would leave for college and I used to feel alone because he was the only one who would protect his baby sister. Today I am a single mother raising a child by myself because I worked and when to school with seven degrees but it didn't make me better, it made stronger and became even smarter.
Watching this movie reminded me of the bullying that happened to me in school years ago & the fighting back that I should’ve done, but didn’t do. I am very proud of Loretta Claiborne & her success. Her fighting back was something that I regret not doing when I should’ve done it.
Please don’t blame yourself. When our survival gets challenged, in this case when we get bullied, it is normal that everyone have their own reactions. Sometimes I used to fight back and other times I used to freeze. It is called Fight-flight- freeze response. I hope this makes you feel better and know, you’re not alone ❤I give you a hug 🫂
Thank you Disney for making this movie, I was in tears the whole time. I had a special needs child for 24 years so the pain and struggles were real for merry. God bless all those who played a part in her development.
This is one of the best movies I have seen. What great lessons to be learned. How wonderful is the program of Special Olympics. Thank you for putting this on RUclips.
My yearbook has my picture in the special Olympics but they really need to drop MR because other words exist and are physically and mentally draining others.
I'm confused (not really) as to why this young lady keeps getting abused, when she defends herself, why is she the only person punished? Of course this still happens
It reminds me of how much my mom went through having a child with sickle cell disease!!! I've accomplished so much due to her never enabling me & telling me I can do anything those without this disease can do. I'm 33 now & I still face mistreatment especially in ERs & Hospitals unfortunately...
Your mum did an awesome job and good on you for being a teachable child who listened to your mum. Not everyone listens and chooses to overcome their obstacles, others would rather be victims of circumstance and get pitied. Why do you face mistreatment in ERs and hospitals in general?
This cast did not disappoint. Where are the Oscars and more? Everyone made this ambitiously wonderful gift from Gd's story of conquest something that will be forever etched in my memory.
This is a beautiful story of a young girl overcoming all the odds and stepping into victory in so many areas of her life. It’s a very sweet movie. Thank you for sharing it.
Loretta: I never thought you even liked me Christine Loretta: I should have known you wouldn't do anything nice for me Loretta: where are you going can I come see you Loretta: why are you always mad at me Me: awe 😢😊🥺 Loretta was such a kind heart she wanted to get along with her big sister but honestly her own sister was jealous of her as she said it's sad how females receive jealousy from other females but it's even sadder when females are on the receiving end of jealousy from their own sisters once Loretta realized that her own sister was Jealous of her it broke her heart 💔
Seeing people take advantage of or be mean to people that are not “normal” makes me so mad I be ready to fight😤 their usually the sweetest people how can you hate them cause their different. Even tho I know these aren’t the real people I wanted to jump thru the screen so many time
Kimberly Elise is an amazing actress! She puts her all into her roles! I always thought she was Cecily's daughter for the longest time. If a movie is ever made about her, Kimberly better get the role.
What a beautiful story and great acting from everyone.👏🏾🌹💐 Ms. M. Kennedy, for founding the Special Olympics.👏🏾💐I’m so very grateful for the mom not enabling Loretta, and letting her know that she can do anything if she works hard enough. To her favorite teacher and social worker who cared for Loretta’s needs, how beautiful. 🥰💐💐 Loretta, helped mend relationships all around her, and became true friends with some of her team members and coaches. Loretta, ran herself right out of the Special Olympics, but stayed because she was loved, and she loved them in return. Thanks so much for sharing this movie!
This is absolutely the most heartwarming movie ever Miss . Loretta, you are a true champion. God bless you in every area of your precious, powerful life
Thank you so much for putting this movie up. I remember watching this was back when I was in the 3rd grade. Loretta story was so inspiring. I never forget my Grandmother seeing the commercials for this film and saying that our family was going to watch it. I could relate to her story because people mistreated me as well. Because I was gifted but yet challenged. . My Mother was like Mrs. Claiborne a single mother who had a special needs daughter. Although the odds were stacked up against me my Mother still fought through the challenges and I became a true success story. Those who wants mistreated me actually ended up congratulating me.
I was in special education almost my whole life, from the time I was in elementary school to the time I was in high school and it was embarrassing and it helped me, I needed it
I have watched this movie for the second time in yrs this is such an inspiring story for everyone Thank God he gave Loretta to a mother with love and courage that see Loretta as a perfect child who could accomplish anything.
I remember this movie. My teacher showed us this movie school when I was younger during black history month. We never got finish watching to the end. I've been looking for this movie for years and I could never find it.
My goodness I didn't expect this movie to make me cry so profusely. 😭 😭 😭 What a purely inspirational woman. Thank you to all this responsible for this movie; for telling her story so elegantly & intently. Especially Kimberly Elise. Such an absolutely BRILLIANT actress.
❤❤❤ I am sorry about that. This shows what a wonderful parent you are who doesn’t give up on her child. I wish I had parents like this when I was younger but for sure , as an adult, if I will ever have a child I will pour my heart and soul into loving and protecting him ! I admire parents like this ❤❤
I use to work for the special Olympics in Minnesota; it truly was the best job I've ever had working and supporting the athletes, i enjoyed it so much that I went back to volunteer . That was so many years ago, but I would love to do again. I now work as a CNA and a CMT in a nursing home; taking care of psych and elderly residents.
😭😭😭 who else cries through this entire movie. What a gift Loretta is to this world. Isn’t it ironic she is special needs due to her impairment but what I see is a woman who has changed the lives of everyone she came across. So beautiful and beyond her shortcomings. One love and respect ✊🏾
I love movies like this remind me when Ray Charles mommy pushed him to do his best and be smart so nobody could take advantage of his blindness. Everyone acted great but can we not only give credit to Kimberly Elise cause little lorretta did a great job acting as well.Thank God for good teachers like her teacher.
What an inspirational and moving movie. We can learn so much from the story of Loretta. Kimberly is incredible in this role. Love it until the end and sheared some tears too.
This movie is an inspirational movie that brought me back to the time when I had a special friend that everyone picked on her all of the time. I always stood up for her, especially when everyone else saw her as stupid and so on. I always encourage her to stand up for herself. It only takes certain kinds of people to take interest in a person with special needs to prove that he/or she can succeed. "Great movie!"
Wonderful movie. Perfect casting all around. Sometimes as parents it's hard to let our kids struggle when things are hard. This mama knew that letting her struggle in the beginning would save her harder struggles later in life. We need to do this for all children.
This movie is so beautiful. I Read my bible verse for the day then this popped up in my reccomendations. It made me keep crying because I have a learning disability. I use to hate getting picked on and getting told I dont look like I have a learning disabillity. Then I hate when people dont realize its different ones. I remember getting bullied etc because of it. This movie really made me think of me now and my childhood but Im glad I found people. Who love me for me. Writing is my talent though. I love this no matter our challenges. Everyone is special in their own way.
Have you ever thought of going to a therapist or counselor to find out what kind of learning disability you have? I myself was born prematurely and knew all along that I was different but didn't realize I had issues with social skills until I struggled to find a job. (I started out in Special Ed and was bullied like Loretta in elementary and middle school.) Finally, at 30, I saw a psychologist and she said that, based on patterns of behavior she observed, I had Asperger Syndrome, a disorder high up on the autistic scale. I was actually relieved by this diagnosis because it gave me a better understanding of who I really am and guided me in finding a place to fit in. I ended up getting a job as a teacher's aide in Special Services and worked there faithfully for over ten years until I had my own children.
Tear jerker 😢 but the greatest part is she won 🥇 at the end and even though the real Loretta may never know who I am I’ll always be at the finish line cheering her on 🎉
Best movie I've seen in years or maybe the best movie I've ever seen that littles lady played that part to the max in the store was fantastic she is what you would call a real human.
You should read Torey Hayden's books. She was also another awesome special needs teacher and she documented the experiences she had with some of her students. If they could only make a movie about her too, I would love it. She's one of my few favourite authors.
This movie struck me so deeply 😪 I cried all the way through. 😢 I so can relate to some of the incidents that happened to Loretta. What really hit when she said I been running 🏃♂️ uphill all my life. I feel that down deep. Still running 🏃♀️ uphill. Great actors with so much feeling. 👏
I just love Kimberly as an actress. So many of my favorite actresses in this story. Great story. What a blessing Loretta Claiborne was to her family, and her mother, brother, and all the others God put in her life were a blessing to Loretta. God is so good!
This was a beautiful and awesome movie. I'd never heard of this movie before. I'm glad I watched it. Kimberly Elise is an underrated actress who deserves to be recognized for her magnificent work.
Why her sister throw her under the bus she took advantage of her innocence. And those girls took advantage of Her as well SMH .I have a add and Autism and a roommate took advantage of my kindness.
I watched this movie last night with my family. This film is powerful and very heartfelt. I needed to watch some of these scenes again. My mom almost cried because it was so sad and happy! My grandma told me about this movie, I really need to thank her. My 14 year old brother has autism, my grandma wanted him to watch it so he can be inspired and he can learn a lesson from this movie. 5 out of 5. I need to right a review about this movie now!
I truly enjoyed this story. Mental Retarded is God special children and they are as smart as they are allowed to be. I'm so grateful that Loretta Claiborne shared her story with us. It brought lots of tears running down my face. I never cared for the word retard because I always thought it was so cruel. I could watch this movie a thousand times and never get tried. I'm glad I got the opportunity to learn about the Queen Loretta Claiborne🎉🎉🎉🎉
It is indeed a very cruel and nasty word. My older brother whom I have never actually met has a learning disability. I do not know much about him, but I have worked with many people with mild to profound special needs and referring to them as retards would just be incredibly cruel.
People who mistreat others with special needs think they are smart but are really misinformed, superficial, and narrow-minded. They do not understand, or want to understand, that everybody learns differently and has unique personalities, capabilities, and limitations. I, myself, grew up with an unspecified "learning disability" but was not officially diagnosed with Asperger's until adulthood. Like Loretta, I started out in Special Ed. and suffered from bullying as a kid, then went on to become an honors student in undergraduate college with a major in French and a minor in Spanish. I was a track athlete in Special Olympics, like Loretta, for six years before I got married. I also worked in Special Services, like you, for over ten years before having my own children. A lot of famous people are believed to have had Asperger's Syndrome, such as Einstein, Sir Isaac Newton, Mozart, Beethoven, and Thomas Jefferson.
Mentally retarded was the term used back in the 60's and 70's and probably earlier. Now it's not considered appropriate so they use special needs instead but back then I guess they were not aware of the implications of such a term.
This movie is ridiculously good! 👍🏼 Well written, well casted, funny, sad, GREAT from beginning to end. Also, doesn't hurt having a cameo from a young Denzel either 🤷🏿♀️🤭. Kimberly Elise was perfect...the whole cast actually was perfect! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Absolutely awesome and inspiring story. I have to admit my eyes leaked a few times ,she truly touched my heart..what a great person with a huge heart.❤️🥰 i wonder where she is now and what shes up to..i wish there was a part 2..
“we were not friends, friends don’t hurt each other. i know what a friend is, you know how you treated me back then and you have to live with it.” PERIOD.
Facts 💯💯💯
One of the many best lines in the movie.
Loved that!! In fact, adored the movie. It was an honor and a pleasure.
And you see the guilt on her face after she told her off cause she knew she was wrong
Reminds me of Forrest Gump.
Kimberly Elise should’ve won a Oscar for her role as Ms. Claiborne. She did an extraordinary job!!
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ABSOULETLY EXTRAORDINARY !!! A Oscar Indeed
Kimberley Elise is a phenomenal actor period..when I see her I know the movie is going to be great. She deserves soo much more recognition. One of the greatest actresses I've ever watched if not the greatest.
I know one thing she is a wonderful actress.
You can say that a zillion times! 🥰🥰
Yes she's indeed super talented!
Kimberly is just pure perfection in any performance she steps into.
She seems to play roles of mentally-challenged characters like this movie, and Beloved.
She played her parts well
Always
Agreed
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Never seen this till 2023. This was really encouraging, inspiring and a blessing ❤
Same
I never seen this movie until today. Never even heard of it. I like it.
Today is my first-time hearing of this story, just happen to be scrolling through RUclips.
I too.
Lady playing mom is a great actress n very underrated.
She is, I think she's an awesome actress.
Great in Queen Sugar
@@denisedean2446 Tina Lifford
@@denisedean2446 South Central tv show too
Extremely great
Two minutes in and crying my eyes out already. God gave Loretta to Rita on purpose. Don't remember seeing this before. What a wonderful story.
Amen to that
AMEN
I was wondering was I the only one who was getting teary eyed watching. Yes this movie was very touching. & I agree with you 100% on God giving Rita Loretta for a reason
Literally
The same here I’ve been crying since the movie started and I pray and hope that every parent that has an artistic/special needs child teach them as well as Loretta Mom did because they has to learn to, I work at a elementary school and a lot of the artistic kid’s parents don’t teach them because I feel like they just want to baby them and that’s not a good learning technique 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
I cried so much. When that girl poked her in the forehead and called her stupid brought me back to a really hard time when my mother and brother called me stupid. I was young and I still can remember that moment and cry like I'm 10 again. Because of that moment, and my learning disabilities. I never thought I could or would accomplish much. This story is amazing. She is absolutely incredible.
Nic movie
❤🙏🏽😘
Never allow anyone else to speak negatively into your life. GOD said we can do all things through Christ that strengthens me. Praying God bless you in every area of your life ❤
Look up Marva Collins. She has a strong opinion regarding others attempting to predict the capabilities of children. Maybe it will help nurture that hurt inner child of yours.
The name of the girl who poked Loretta's head and called her "stupid" was Alice and she was a traitor. First, she asked Loretta for help in getting a petition signed and raising money to form a girl's track team. Then, she stabbed Loretta in the back by telling the coach she was handicapped so she could not be on the team. No wonder Loretta didn't want her as a friend after she finally came into her own, and I didn't blame her one bit. Alice didn't know what she was missing in the long run.
I’ve always looked at Kimberly Elise as the next Cicely Tyson great actress
Me too! I've always said that. If they ever do the Cicely Tyson movie she needs to star in it.
Kimberly is a FABULOUS ACTRESS
@@graceb8415 totally agree with you.
Yes!!
Cecely Tyson is her mother so the apple didn't fall far from the tree.shes great actress just like her mother.
My Mother taught mentally challenged children 42 years. I didn’t understand as a child why she worked all day and sometimes she would bring the children home on weekends. IWe was always taught that everyone was different, special in their own way. It was like we didn’t notice the difference in others. I thank my mother she gave us a joy no one could ever take from us. This movie took me back to those time that we defended and protected those that couldn’t protect themselves and we loved it. ❤ Kimberly Elise is AMAZING I’ve laughed, cried and done it again! This movie is one that should be watched by children across the country. The world would be a better place and just maybe they would understand what we all need and that’s Love.❤
This was such a lovely and heartwarming comment. Your mother sounds so kind, loving and overall awesome for the great work she did with her students and with her own children. She had plenty of love and compassion to go around.
Your mother is beyond amazing
Yo mom is a hero,these are people that should get awards and a lot of money to help and build more facilities creating jobs and families get help from distress and children get all the help they deserve and joy with love and care,may God bless your mom,and I'm sure you as her children are well trained by yo mom bringing those children around u, you all could change the world,I wonder why people don't pay attention to powerful things and comments like this instead of giving money in the streets and malls encouraging more poverty of drugs and alcohol I'm the cities😢❤
I have an autistic brother who is the biggest blessing in my life. This made me cry tears of Joy! Go Loretta go!!!!
It sounds like he is equally blessed to have you in his life too. :)
She had such a nice relationship with her brother
: For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16❤❤
i am so proud of loretta. she is from my city. i see her running all the time on the streets. its amazing to see her just being herself doing her thing. what a legend.
Even now she is running?
@@MadeByGod1973 yup! she sure is! i see her all the time running down market street and stuff! what a woman!
@albertorkenbjorken7413 amazing
She found where she belonged and continues to stay there. I'm happy for her.
Loretta is my step Father’s sister. She is currently in Germany. She is a wonderful woman!
@@amormusik i hope she is recovering ok after her incident last week. i was so upset about that
I loved the movie. Although I began sobbing uncontrollably because in many ways I've been treated so horribly by my family members my whole life, so the deep deep pain in my life came flooding out of my heart. May the Good Lord come very near to those that can sadly relate to these words.
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I'm sorry to hear you were treated poorly, but there is a God and he always has a special place for you❤🙏🏼 May God bless you always and always remember don't change for anyone God made you special ❤🙏🏼
@@paoayeee6549 Thank you @Pao Ayeee for your kind words! God Bless you! 😪🕊🍃
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AMEN sadly I can relate
Join the club sister, I'm at work crying 😢
Kimberly Elise, pure perfection as an actress 😍 I love that she's so versatile
Me too!!!
Her mum, teacher her brother, this movie is such an inspiration.
They never gave up on her and showed her such love and support.
Everyone should see this awesome movie.
She’s so talented and beautiful.
I found her mom a bit mean at times but I know deep down she also gave her lots of love and truly didn't give up on her.
It’s crazy how they made it seem like she was fighting on purpose when she was just defending herself ugh. Y’all don’t know what she been through smh. 🙄
That pissed me off
This happens a lot. When the victim of bullying finally decides to fight back and defend themselves, they are labelled as the aggressor, attacker and bad person. Many times they end up getting expelled or unfairly disciplined, yet the bully gets away with it and continues bullying them and other people.
You know what’s beautiful about this movie! She excelled passed everyone’s expectations of her..
I'm just in tears. This is very inspirational. Don't let your disability hinder you.
sometimes disabilities are severe and they cannot be overcome or worked around, also most people do not have the support and opportunities Loretta was blessed to have.
Amen!!!
OMG I have been hoping that someone would upload this made-for-TV movie I watched when I was in grade school! I remember how dignified Loretta's mom was portrayed.
Me to I only saw this movie on tv on get one time I been searching I’m glad they uploaded this movie
Beautiful and inspired movie of faith in herself
Me too I watched it as a child on tv and been trying to find it the past couple of years I'm so glad they have this movie
The jealousy of her sister was terrible
Makes me glad I don't have a sister.
@@melyndaduh3501 I have a sister and had a brother who passed away in October I can't say that at all every sibling has their flaws
Her sister thought her looks were were supposed to be her savior and away from responsibility n living life the normal way not of off looks alone. Her mother raised her right but her thoughts were evil n messed up.
That's how my God sister is she thinks she is so much better than me because I don't have a normal life or have kids I don't drive my life is not great my mom takes my check and doesn't give me much of my money it's not right if I was normal she wouldn't be treating me this way it's not right 😢😢
@@beb5407 Can't say her mother raised her right
Never saw this til tonight 12/3/22. I loved it!!! Had me crying. What a Beautiful story!!!! 😊❤🙏✌
Today is the first time I ever heard of this movie or saw this movie.
Just finished watching it 12/4/22. & enjoyed it as well. It definitely was a touching movie
AMEN!!!
Watching this movie makes me feel that the movie Forrest Gump was literally depicted from her life story and then reshaped in Hollywood's eyes. I'm flabbergasted by the many similarities
I give this movie a perfect 10/10. It is a must see. Thanks to all who made it possible. Thank You Father God that You give beauty for ashes and no one is a mistake but is instead Your perfect masterpiece.❤
Very well said.
Her mom was mad at her and violence is never the answer but her mom is ignoring the root cause behind Loretta violence was her being tired of people mistreating her because of her learning disabilities
I think her mom was trying to treat her like she didn't suffer from mental retardation as you can see throughout the movie and letting her know that wasn't the answer...because I was like but they were hitting her but then I saw how she was treating her...she was trying to raise her as normal as possible and look what happened...
@@classicstorm she needed to treat her daughter with patience because she learns differently than others
@@Daydreams-hu2fs We don't know the mother in real life but this movie did not showcase that she didn't have patience...
@@Daydreams-hu2fs she truly wanted Loretta to be treated like everyone else. Even though she was different. She wanted her to have as normal a life as possible. That means disciplining her the same as everyone else. I don’t agree with everything in the movie . But Rita seemed like a good mom to her daughter.
They say she’s intellectual, but I think it a learning disability, the real Loretta speaks so good
Loretta overcame so many obstacles of abusive behavior from her classmates, and then at the work place for mentally challenged. She was expected to act as though the abuse was inconsequential by social worker. Im glad she overcame obstacles to achieve her goals . Het mother had it rough trying to raise 6 children on a housekeeper's wages in the 1960s -1970s. Her brother and her teacher really cared for her. Her mom loved her but was broken. Kimberly Elise is a dynamic actress on the same level as her godmother, the late great Cicely Tyson. The woman who played Eunice Shriver looks like she really is a Kennedy.
It was nine in real life I feel she had more of a learning disability than intellectual one.
❤great movie
I agree, think she had more of learning disability ... than intellectual ... @@tangiechapman6219
oh Cisely Tyson was an astonishing charismatic force of nature , I admire her so much as a highly accomplished actress . Love ANY film she is in . Fried Green Tomato's is one of my all time favourite films with her in and the one where she is a teacher to underpreviledged ( excuse spelling ) children based on a true story ;D
Loretta's mother Rita, her brother Sam, Miss Rydell, Janet McFarland, Coach Andy from Special Olympics, and Eunice Kennedy Shriver were all wonderful role models to Loretta. Janet was initially brusque and impatient, but Loretta eventually realized that she genuinely cared about her and wanted her to be successful.
I so love Kimberly Elise's acting. Also the other girls who was the younger Rita's did an excellent job.
Yes Kimberly Elise is very talented
Yes younger girl played really well 🎉
She is very sweet in petson. I let herr when i was with loretta
Poor Loretta. She had a rough childhood and adolescence because the students and her sister criticized her and get her into trouble.
I wish parents would stop tell kids that "Sticks and stone" rhyme cause you know what names and words really do hurt. It's part of the reason a lot of our teenagers are dead.🤦
That's the same thing I said I don't see how people could think names don't hurt when it's verbal or emotional or verbal abuse clearly.
I always felt like that was the point of it...not to let it hurt you...
You're absolutely right. As a kid who got bullied, I hated that rhyme. Because words did hurt. They stuck with me for years
I agree with you absolutely words do hurt
That’s the point but also that’s how Rita was raised to never let anything get to her that’s why she was always so busy and never had time to relax and enjoy getting to really know her children Rita’s parents probably was the same way it’s a generational thing but Loretta and I believe Sam broke that curse I don’t remember hearing about the other kids she said she had six they must’ve turned out okay as well
I don't like that they fault her for her outbursts when they clearly bothered her first especially with the guy who touched her hair!
Exactly especially when the cs goes talk to him first
Same here
Preach!❤So, true!
This movie is so underrated
Very underrated Aaron
I was Loretta and the kids that used to make of me, never finished school with a diploma. I hate when my brother would leave for college and I used to feel alone because he was the only one who would protect his baby sister. Today I am a single mother raising a child by myself because I worked and when to school with seven degrees but it didn't make me better, it made stronger and became even smarter.
Watching this movie reminded me of the bullying that happened to me in school years ago & the fighting back that I should’ve done, but didn’t do. I am very proud of Loretta Claiborne & her success. Her fighting back was something that I regret not doing when I should’ve done it.
Please don’t blame yourself. When our survival gets challenged, in this case when we get bullied, it is normal that everyone have their own reactions. Sometimes I used to fight back and other times I used to freeze. It is called Fight-flight- freeze response. I hope this makes you feel better and know, you’re not alone ❤I give you a hug 🫂
Thank you Disney for making this movie, I was in tears the whole time. I had a special needs child for 24 years so the pain and struggles were real for merry. God bless all those who played a part in her development.
She is more of an inspiration than she could ever possibly know ❤🎉
This is one of the best movies I have seen. What great lessons to be learned. How wonderful is the program of Special Olympics. Thank you for putting this on RUclips.
My yearbook has my picture in the special Olympics but they really need to drop MR because other words exist and are physically and mentally draining others.
This was a great movie. I’m so glad it came across my suggestions. Bravo 👏🏾
She made all that money an they treat her like that an didn’t let her join the team Smfh what a world 😢😢 awww Loretta
ThT beating gave me satisfaction
I'm confused (not really) as to why this young lady keeps getting abused, when she defends herself, why is she the only person punished? Of course this still happens
Right it's sad and unfortunately
I agree, that wasn't fair at all
It’s because the American disabilities act wasn’t created yet
and yes, they were and probably still JEALOUS of Loretta Claiborne....she has a life none of them will ever get
Kimberly Elise is such a brilliant, phenomenal actress, she never disappoints💕
It reminds me of how much my mom went through having a child with sickle cell disease!!! I've accomplished so much due to her never enabling me & telling me I can do anything those without this disease can do.
I'm 33 now & I still face mistreatment especially in ERs & Hospitals unfortunately...
Your mum did an awesome job and good on you for being a teachable child who listened to your mum. Not everyone listens and chooses to overcome their obstacles, others would rather be victims of circumstance and get pitied. Why do you face mistreatment in ERs and hospitals in general?
This cast did not disappoint. Where are the Oscars and more? Everyone made this ambitiously wonderful gift from Gd's story of conquest something that will be forever etched in my memory.
This is a beautiful story of a young girl overcoming all the odds and stepping into victory in so many areas of her life. It’s a very sweet movie. Thank you for sharing it.
Loretta: I never thought you even liked me Christine
Loretta: I should have known you wouldn't do anything nice for me
Loretta: where are you going can I come see you
Loretta: why are you always mad at me
Me: awe 😢😊🥺
Loretta was such a kind heart she wanted to get along with her big sister but honestly her own sister was jealous of her as she said it's sad how females receive jealousy from other females but it's even sadder when females are on the receiving end of jealousy from their own sisters once Loretta realized that her own sister was Jealous of her it broke her heart 💔
What a awesome movie, we are all special and were born with purpose!!!
I wish I know what my purpose is?
@@uniquepurpose03 You do 🗣️🗣️🗣️🗣️🗣️🗣️ it's coming to you when your in peace and not pieces. 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜
@beb Good advice. I'm 63 years old and still sometimes wonder what my purpose is but I just do my best every day.
@@beb5407 I love that, thank you 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜🙂😉👍
Seeing people take advantage of or be mean to people that are not “normal” makes me so mad I be ready to fight😤 their usually the sweetest people how can you hate them cause their different. Even tho I know these aren’t the real people I wanted to jump thru the screen so many time
Kimberly Nailed this
28:40 she stood up for herself she knew definitely knew how to scrap 👊
She had a lot of spunk indeed!
This was an amazing movie. I never heard of Loretta Clairborne prior to watching this movie. She was/is a pillar of strength.
She knows how to play them roles
Kimberly Elise is an amazing actress! She puts her all into her roles! I always thought she was Cecily's daughter for the longest time. If a movie is ever made about her, Kimberly better get the role.
What a beautiful story and great acting from everyone.👏🏾🌹💐 Ms. M. Kennedy, for founding the Special Olympics.👏🏾💐I’m so very grateful for the mom not enabling Loretta, and letting her know that she can do anything if she works hard enough. To her favorite teacher and social worker who cared for Loretta’s needs, how beautiful. 🥰💐💐 Loretta, helped mend relationships all around her, and became true friends with some of her team members and coaches. Loretta, ran herself right out of the Special Olympics, but stayed because she was loved, and she loved them in return. Thanks so much for sharing this movie!
I worked at a special needs school here in Mobile Alabama and I really enjoyed special Olympics
I Austism Kids Used To Bully Me.
Rest In Peace Eunice Kennedy Shriver
Founded by Eunice Kennedy Shriver
This is absolutely the most heartwarming movie ever
Miss . Loretta, you are a true champion. God bless you in every area of your precious, powerful life
I feel the same way
What a GREAT MOVE! 😭🥺😭🥺
Finally, I watched it in full. Winning isn't just an attitude; it's knowing which attitude to have in the process...
Thank you so much for putting this movie up. I remember watching this was back when I was in the 3rd grade. Loretta story was so inspiring. I never forget my Grandmother seeing the commercials for this film and saying that our family was going to watch it. I could relate to her story because people mistreated me as well. Because I was gifted but yet challenged. . My Mother was like Mrs. Claiborne a single mother who had a special needs daughter. Although the odds were stacked up against me my Mother still fought through the challenges and I became a true success story. Those who wants mistreated me actually ended up congratulating me.
Well written Blessings to your Journey and success ....God Bless You and Your Mother.Congrulations to whom mistreated You.....❤
You are special, I know you are holy from birth, I don't love you for what you can or can't do, but for who you are, My Friend. Bless!
It’s nothing to be ashamed of but yet the world and people make us feel that we should be ashamed
I was in special education almost my whole life, from the time I was in elementary school to the time I was in high school and it was embarrassing and it helped me, I needed it
I been there done that but not anymore
Her relationship with her brother was beautiful
Kim is a such a great actress and underrated
I have watched this movie for the second time in yrs this is such an inspiring story for everyone Thank God he gave Loretta to a mother with love and courage that see Loretta as a perfect child who could accomplish anything.
I cried the whole movie. It was so inspirational.
I remember this movie. My teacher showed us this movie school when I was younger during black history month. We never got finish watching to the end. I've been looking for this movie for years and I could never find it.
7:30 seconds in gave me the chills “my child couldn’t walk a month ago, and if she can learn 1 word she can learn two, PRAISE GOD”
My goodness I didn't expect this movie to make me cry so profusely. 😭 😭 😭 What a purely inspirational woman. Thank you to all this responsible for this movie; for telling her story so elegantly & intently. Especially Kimberly Elise. Such an absolutely BRILLIANT actress.
Glad someone finally uploaded this.
Such an amazing movie! As a parent of a child with special needs it's so true the extra lengths we go to just to have them accepted.
❤❤❤ I am sorry about that. This shows what a wonderful parent you are who doesn’t give up on her child. I wish I had parents like this when I was younger but for sure , as an adult, if I will ever have a child I will pour my heart and soul into loving and protecting him ! I admire parents like this ❤❤
What a beautiful, beautiful story. Loretta gives anyone the courage to run on in life's race. God bless her. ❤❤❤👏👏👏🙌🙌🙌💖💕♥️💞
I use to work for the special Olympics in Minnesota; it truly was the best job I've ever had working and supporting the athletes, i enjoyed it so much that I went back to volunteer . That was so many years ago, but I would love to do again. I now work as a CNA and a CMT in a nursing home; taking care of psych and elderly residents.
😭😭😭 who else cries through this entire movie. What a gift Loretta is to this world. Isn’t it ironic she is special needs due to her impairment but what I see is a woman who has changed the lives of everyone she came across. So beautiful and beyond her shortcomings. One love and respect ✊🏾
I've been looking for this movie for years. I saw it in school in the 3rd grade and now I teach school. Favorite movie with Kimberly of all times!
This story created in me a new heart and renewed a even better spirit in me. I cried tears of joy the whole movie. Thanks for crating it.❤❤❤
I love movies like this remind me when Ray Charles mommy pushed him to do his best and be smart so nobody could take advantage of his blindness. Everyone acted great but can we not only give credit to Kimberly Elise cause little lorretta did a great job acting as well.Thank God for good teachers like her teacher.
Tears such a beautiful movie :) ❤️
Omg I’m crying already… This is my journey with my 22 year old son… I’ll never give up on him ❤️
Don't give up on him
He's your future
Very interesting good tru story. 1972 the same year that I started HS and my 1st nephew Tre. Was born too. I love her.
What an inspirational and moving movie. We can learn so much from the story of Loretta. Kimberly is incredible in this role. Love it until the end and sheared some tears too.
😭" if she can learn she still has a chance in this tuff old world " some people just need to be shown THE WAY ...JESUS
Watched this yearsssssss ago with my daughter and ended up buying the DVD bc it's Sooooooooooo Good!!!!! 🍿 👁️ 👁️
Yup, I still buy DVDs to this day! ☺️
This movie is an inspirational movie that brought me back to the time when I had a special friend that everyone picked on her all of the time. I always stood up for her, especially when everyone else saw her as stupid and so on. I always encourage her to stand up for herself. It only takes certain kinds of people to take interest in a person with special needs to prove that he/or she can succeed. "Great movie!"
God bless you for standing up for her.
Wonderful movie. Perfect casting all around. Sometimes as parents it's hard to let our kids struggle when things are hard. This mama knew that letting her struggle in the beginning would save her harder struggles later in life. We need to do this for all children.
This movie is so beautiful. I Read my bible verse for the day then this popped up in my reccomendations. It made me keep crying because I have a learning disability. I use to hate getting picked on and getting told I dont look like I have a learning disabillity. Then I hate when people dont realize its different ones. I remember getting bullied etc because of it. This movie really made me think of me now and my childhood but Im glad I found people. Who love me for me. Writing is my talent though. I love this no matter our challenges. Everyone is special in their own way.
Have you ever thought of going to a therapist or counselor to find out what kind of learning disability you have? I myself was born prematurely and knew all along that I was different but didn't realize I had issues with social skills until I struggled to find a job. (I started out in Special Ed and was bullied like Loretta in elementary and middle school.) Finally, at 30, I saw a psychologist and she said that, based on patterns of behavior she observed, I had Asperger Syndrome, a disorder high up on the autistic scale. I was actually relieved by this diagnosis because it gave me a better understanding of who I really am and guided me in finding a place to fit in. I ended up getting a job as a teacher's aide in Special Services and worked there faithfully for over ten years until I had my own children.
Tear jerker 😢 but the greatest part is she won 🥇 at the end and even though the real Loretta may never know who I am I’ll always be at the finish line cheering her on 🎉
We know 🙏
Best movie I've seen in years or maybe the best movie I've ever seen that littles lady played that part to the max in the store was fantastic she is what you would call a real human.
Such a good movie...
Cried and laughed, cried and smiled🙂
Thank you ❤️
I wish there were many more teachers like Ms. Rydell. Nice story 😊
You should read Torey Hayden's books. She was also another awesome special needs teacher and she documented the experiences she had with some of her students. If they could only make a movie about her too, I would love it. She's one of my few favourite authors.
This movie struck me so deeply 😪 I cried all the way through. 😢 I so can relate to some of the incidents that happened to Loretta. What really hit when she said I been running 🏃♂️ uphill all my life. I feel that down deep. Still running 🏃♀️ uphill. Great actors with so much feeling. 👏
Lord this movie has me crying tears of joy. I love it.
Aww. She loved her brother.
And he loved her. 💕
I just love Kimberly as an actress. So many of my favorite actresses in this story. Great story. What a blessing Loretta Claiborne was to her family, and her mother, brother, and all the others God put in her life were a blessing to Loretta. God is so good!
Omg I’ve been looking for this movie everywhere!! I loved this movie so much when I was younger. Thank you!!!
And for a very special lady like Loretta Claiborne to receive the Arthur Ashe award
That backstabber said they were best friends in high school....lol
This was a beautiful and awesome movie. I'd never heard of this movie before. I'm glad I watched it. Kimberly Elise is an underrated actress who deserves to be recognized for her magnificent work.
I have an intellectual disability and have been looking for this! I also love that she gave the bullies what the deserve!
Why her sister throw her under the bus she took advantage of her innocence. And those girls took advantage of Her as well SMH .I have a add and Autism and a roommate took advantage of my kindness.
I watched this movie last night with my family. This film is powerful and very heartfelt. I needed to watch some of these scenes again. My mom almost cried because it was so sad and happy! My grandma told me about this movie, I really need to thank her. My 14 year old brother has autism, my grandma wanted him to watch it so he can be inspired and he can learn a lesson from this movie. 5 out of 5. I need to right a review about this movie now!
Wonderful Story! Excellent Acting! Hats off especially to Kimberly Elise!❤🙏💐💒🥇🙌🙏
I truly enjoyed this story. Mental Retarded is God special children and they are as smart as they are allowed to be. I'm so grateful that Loretta Claiborne shared her story with us. It brought lots of tears running down my face. I never cared for the word retard because I always thought it was so cruel. I could watch this movie a thousand times and never get tried. I'm glad I got the opportunity to learn about the Queen Loretta Claiborne🎉🎉🎉🎉
It is indeed a very cruel and nasty word. My older brother whom I have never actually met has a learning disability. I do not know much about him, but I have worked with many people with mild to profound special needs and referring to them as retards would just be incredibly cruel.
People who mistreat others with special needs think they are smart but are really misinformed, superficial, and narrow-minded. They do not understand, or want to understand, that everybody learns differently and has unique personalities, capabilities, and limitations. I, myself, grew up with an unspecified "learning disability" but was not officially diagnosed with Asperger's until adulthood. Like Loretta, I started out in Special Ed. and suffered from bullying as a kid, then went on to become an honors student in undergraduate college with a major in French and a minor in Spanish. I was a track athlete in Special Olympics, like Loretta, for six years before I got married. I also worked in Special Services, like you, for over ten years before having my own children. A lot of famous people are believed to have had Asperger's Syndrome, such as Einstein, Sir Isaac Newton, Mozart, Beethoven, and Thomas Jefferson.
Mentally retarded was the term used back in the 60's and 70's and probably earlier. Now it's not considered appropriate so they use special needs instead but back then I guess they were not aware of the implications of such a term.
This movie is ridiculously good! 👍🏼 Well written, well casted, funny, sad, GREAT from beginning to end. Also, doesn't hurt having a cameo from a young Denzel either 🤷🏿♀️🤭. Kimberly Elise was perfect...the whole cast actually was perfect! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Not a cameo. Actual footage from the award ceremony.
@SirAxolotl. Yeah, I know. Perhaps "cameo" was wrong word. Maybe "appearance" is a better word? 🤷🏾♀️ All good tho. 👍🏽
Absolutely awesome and inspiring story. I have to admit my eyes leaked a few times ,she truly touched my heart..what a great person with a huge heart.❤️🥰 i wonder where she is now and what shes up to..i wish there was a part 2..
In real life, Loretta is about 65 to 70 years old and she is a spokesperson and on the board of directors for Special Olympics.